Linearity Curve vs Concepts

Linearity Curve5.3Visit Concepts3.0Visit

Higher score Linearity Curve #40 in Graphic Design Software 5.3/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 7 features Try Linearity Curve

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Concepts #72 in Graphic Design Software 3.0/10 Free plan · 7-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Concepts

• Linearity Curve fits best

  Apple-based vector design teams

• Concepts fits best

  Infinite-canvas sketching and visual planning

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Side by side

Feature	Linearity Curve 5.3/10 Visit ↗	Concepts 3.0/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	5.3	3.0
Ranking	#40 in Graphic Design Software	#72 in Graphic Design Software
Best for	Apple-based vector design teams	Infinite-canvas sketching and visual planning
Pricing model	Free plan + paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	$8/seat/mo	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	7 days	7 days
Free trial length	7 days	7 days
Deployment	Desktop, Mobile	Desktop, Mobile
Platforms	macOS, iOS	Windows, iOS, Android
Support	Docs	Email, Docs
Integrations	1 integrations	5 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Linearity Curve 5/7 · Concepts 5/7
Template library	✓	✓
Presentation design	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Illustration tools	✓	✓
Brand kit	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Real-time collaboration	—	—
Desktop app	✓	✓
Mobile app	✓	✓
Our review
Pros	Free plan includes vector tools, 250 lifetime credits, and 5GB storage Supports CMYK export, PDF workflows, tracing, and AI image editing Integrates with Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, and asset libraries	Infinite canvas with vector strokes and vector-raster hybrid drawing Precision tools include grids, snapping, scale, measurement and shape guides Exports to PDF, PNG, PSD, SVG and DXF across major platforms
Cons	Runs only on macOS and iOS Real-time simultaneous editing is unsupported Higher-tier AI credits and storage require paid plans	Real-time collaboration is not available The workflow is more sketching-focused than presentation-design focused Advanced features require a paid plan or one-time purchase
Our verdict	Linearity Curve is vector graphic design software for illustrators, graphic designers, and creative teams working on Mac, iPad, or iPhone. Its toolkit covers vector paths, shapes, typography, gradients, custom brushes, illustrations, image… Read the review →	Concepts is a vector-based sketching and design application for visual thinkers, illustrators, architects, engineers, product designers and other creative users. Its infinite canvas supports editable vector strokes, layers, reusable object… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Linearity Curve — where it wins

  • Free plan includes vector tools, 250 lifetime credits, and 5GB storage
  • Supports CMYK export, PDF workflows, tracing, and AI image editing
  • Integrates with Figma, Illustrator, Sketch, and asset libraries

  Where it doesn't

  • Runs only on macOS and iOS
  • Real-time simultaneous editing is unsupported
  • Higher-tier AI credits and storage require paid plans

• Concepts — where it wins

  • Infinite canvas with vector strokes and vector-raster hybrid drawing
  • Precision tools include grids, snapping, scale, measurement and shape guides
  • Exports to PDF, PNG, PSD, SVG and DXF across major platforms

  Where it doesn't

  • Real-time collaboration is not available
  • The workflow is more sketching-focused than presentation-design focused
  • Advanced features require a paid plan or one-time purchase

• Linearity Curve5.3/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A capable Apple-focused vector design suite with free access and AI-assisted workflows.

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• Concepts3.0/10 · Free plan · 7-day trial

  A focused infinite-canvas design tool for sketching, planning and precision drawing.

  Visit ConceptsFull verdict →